Regency Women of Character: Mary Somerville

Mary Fairfax Somerville (26 December 1780 – 28 November 1872) was the daughter of British Vice-Admiral Sir William George Fairfax, (from the distinguished family of Continue

Regency Literature: Ghosts, Ghouls and Gothic

I love a good scary story.  I admit it, I am a sucker for Sci-Fi, Travel Channel, and all the other paranormal shows.  I also enjoy Continue

Regency Culture and Society: All Hallow’s Eve Part II

“In England we celebrate all hallows eve or nutcrack night as this vigil is called by eating apples and cracking nuts; we disclaim and reject all Continue